Brooklyn, NY

A bill in the House of Representatives was just introduced with the advocacy of the Peggy Lillis Foundation in hopes of bringing more recognition and research to the healthcare-associated infection. Last week, congresswoman Yvette Clark (D-NY) introduced legislation, the Peggy Lillis Clostridioides difficile Inclusion Act, into the House of Representatives,...

Making C diff a Nationally Notifiable Infectious Disease and Condition

A large English study shows the incidence of arterial thromboses and venous thrombotic events demonstrated a similar pattern in lowering the incidence rates of such acute incidents, confirming the safety of the vaccines. The incidence rates for both heart attacks and strokes (arterial thromboses) were lower after COVID-19 vaccination than...

COVID-19 Vaccination During Early Pandemic Years Shown to Reduce Risk for Heart Attacks, Strokes

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Periodontitis (gum disease) occurs when the gums become infected and inflamed due to a buildup of plaque and tartar on the teeth. This condition—which is common among older adults in the United States—progresses in stages from mild to severe. While periodontitis is not curable, it is manageable if...

Periodontitis: Early Symptoms and Advanced Gum Disease

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Port Richey, FL

Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

The Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead for a late-stage clinical trial of an injectable stem cell product that could give new hope to millions of patients suffering from lower back pain caused by degenerative disc disease (DDD). Up to 400 patients with mild to moderate DDD are expected to enroll in the Phase 3 study later this year.

FDA Approves Stem Cell Study for Degenerative Disc Disease

With a positive late-stage trial readout on one gene therapy and E.U. approval for another, Pfizer is closing in on bookending the hemophilia treatment market. To what extent payers will agree to cover the pricey one-time drugs for the rare bleeding disorder is unknown, though. Last week, Pfizer and partner...

Pfizer gene therapies aim to bookend hemophilia market, but questions loom

BioNTech has posted an early win for BNT111, linking a combination of the cancer immunotherapy candidate and Regeneron’s checkpoint inhibitor Libtayo to a better response rate than a historical control in melanoma patients. Investigators randomized 184 patients with anti-PD-(L)1 refractory or relapsed, unresectable advanced melanoma to one of three...

BioNTech, Regeneron rack up response rate win for mRNA cancer candidate in phase 2 trial

A recent study found that a novel blend of probiotics may modulate estrogen levels in healthy peri- and post-menopausal women. A recent study1 found that a novel blend of probiotics may modulate estrogen levels in healthy peri- and post-menopausal women. The blend, commercially known as Gyntima Menopause, is manufactured by AB-Biotics, a company of the Kaneka Group. The blend contains the proprietary strains: Levilactobacillus brevis KABP 052, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum KABP 051 and Pediococcus acidilactici KABP 021.

Study finds that probiotic blend supports estrogen levels in menopausal women

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

Local Animal Shelter Announces Adorable "Play With Kittens" Event

Savannah, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Milton, FL

WyoFile

The man shot and killed by rangers at Yellowstone National Park on Thursday approached a building occupied by roughly 200 people while firing a semi-automatic rifle, park officials announced Tuesday.

Yellowstone shooter approached building with 200 people inside while firing rifle, park says

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

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C Diff Update: The Latest News and Research

Here is a review of the most up-to-date information around the infection. There has been some interesting news, research, and even federal legislation around this healthcare-associated...

C Diff Update: The Latest News and Research

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